HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesAchiever Section

The IUPAC name of the following structure is

A.1-hydroxy 4-methyl 3-pentanone✓ Correct
B.2-methyl 5-hydroxy 3-pentanone
C.4-methyl 3-oxo 1-pentanol
D.Hexanol-1, one-3
Explanation

So, the IUPAC name of the compound will be 1- Hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentanone

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